If you haven't looked into it already, you two should check out Panasonic Eneloop rechargeable batteries... They come in different sets and packages, come in AA, AAA, with "spacers" which act as "C" and "D" cell batteries which you put the AA into.. The 2000mah cells can be recharged 2100 times, hold 90% of their charge for the first year, I believe 80% after two years.. There are also Eneloop "Pros" for high discharge devices which are a higher mah, but can only be charged 500 times.. I've been lookin around lately and plan to buy a few sets with chargers to take care of all my battery needs for my flashlights and soon to be headlamps.. Another thing is that using alkalines opens up the possibility of battery leaks when you leave the batteries in whatever you are using.. You don't have to worry about that with rechargeables.. You would be investing a bit initially, but will save you money in the long run on alkalines.. Another suggestion, check out Fenix lights and headlamps if you are looking for powerful lights..
You can keep multiple charged rechargeable batteries as spares. I haven't spent much on batteries now that I have rechargeable AA and AAA. The rechargeable ones are just a little more than regular ones and they're able to be recharged over 500 times usually. There's also the lithium ion 18650 batteries. Those are really nice to have also. I have a 5000 lumen headlamp by boruit. It's pretty good and uses 2 of the 18650 batteries. They also make an adapter that uses 3 AAA batteries in place of an 18605 battery. There's lots of options out there. I wish I had more headlamps like you two do. lol. Great video!!!!
This was a great info vid. I so agree with your final statements, so few people think about keeping things charged until they need them! hahaha. Living where I do in Alaska we have little use for these in the summer, but I keep one in every part of my world for winter use!
One of my most useful tools. Extends the time you can work outside. Like People have said, a couple of packs of rechargeable AAA batteries keep all three of my head lamps ready to go. I have a spare set charged and ready to go if a light starts to get weak. I just use cheap Energizer headlamps. $10 and they come preloaded with a set of Energizer batteries. They worked well enough to build my horse fence and barn mostly in the dark (winter after work).
Ya'll crack me up. I love your sense of humor in all your videos. Personally, we use rechargeable batteries as much as possible, but having standard batteries on hand would definitely be essential. Would not have thought of headlamps as an essential tool but my husband definitely would have! He has flashlights EVERYWHERE. So maybe switching up to gifting a headlamp in his stocking next Christmas is a good idea ;)
good job stashing away headlamps everywhere. I try to do the same thing just because usually when/if the power goes out unexpectedly you need light but you still need your hands. I actually have two in my main edc bag, one is a tiny one that ironically takes a watch battery also and is dim but great for staying low key and one that is ultra bright and has green light and a red light to preserve night vision and can be used with a variety of batteries in case you're in a situation where you need to scaveng for batteries and can't be picky. but for fixed area lighting, like around the house or a camp site, I prefer the light to be capable of being as bright and clear as possible with a powerful beam so I try to make sure that those are always glass lens instead of plastic which can scratch easier and Will get dingy and foggy over time and no matter how powerful it started out being, it just won't be able to throw out the same kind of area flooding light. I'm sure you've experienced and noticed that with cheaper headlamps that use plastic lenses that after a while might still be bright but the light is only effective out to a 1 or 2 foot range instead of 25 of 50 feet. so since you already have a lot of headlamps for backup, maybe you should invest in at least one or 2 headlamps that use Glass lenses instead of plastic. a glass lens in a headlamp would be way more useful for something like when he was cutting wood with a chainsaw at night, which is EXACTLY something I've done several times. Nitecore, Fenix, and Thru-nite all utilize glass in their lenses instead of dingy, foggy plastic, and their cndlpwr or lumens can get up into the 3200 lumen range which would definitely light up an area and be a lot safer for where you are and what you guys are always doing. good luck and BE SAFE ☺👍and yah these new (ish) quick videos are Great, keep making them. ✌
very good tips on the head lamps. The only thing I think you missed is discussing the advantages of water proof or water resistant head lamps. Nothing worse than hiking all day in rain and getting ready to set up camp, and find your head lamp is not working , due to moisture in the battery compartment of burning out the bulb. Thank you two for letting us tag along on your adventures, keep up the good work and cant wait for the next video...
I'd definitely say get a collection of rechargeable batteries going. Unless devices require the higher voltage of alkaline batteries the rechargeable way is the way to go.
very detailed review! i don't own a head lamp (yet) but this video made me want to go buy one or two or three.....no joke, I plan on doing a lot of camping this year picking up supplies a little at a time, got tent,coolers ect. But no head lamp. if your still reading this thanks for the info!
I had this same dilemma about a year ago, spot? flood? battery type? size? light output? light color? cost? I settled on a zebralight h600f, it uses a single 18650 lithium cell, I bought 3x 3500mah LG cells "for reliability" and an xtar 4 port charger that runs on 12 or 120v. 3 batteries will get me about 8 hours of use. it's settings for brightness range from 2.2 hours of use to 7.2 months lol, in other words, lots to choose from
wow, i'm a bit of a headlight snob myself (have 3 different flavors i use) but I can't believe I spent 12 minutes watching this:). the red led's are awesome for camping but i agree, not real useful around the house.
The negative he told about in the video on rechargeable going out in the dark, can be overcome by having a USB power pack with you. 1st; "It", take up no more space then does the batteries he showed us. 2nd: you can even be creative, and charge the Power Packs with cheap, USB solar chargers, or just plug them into the car DC adapter plug. He showed how he stashed the lights all over the place. I do the same thing with the USB power packs. If you keep your eyes open, you can pick the good ones (the 18650) from as little as a few buck, & they can be recharged over & over, unlike the old rechargeable batteries of the past. To me, this is a win win unless you can never remember to do the charging, in which case, you may never remember to pick up new batteries, leaving you without power each way. I am not saying I don't use batteries, because I have a mix of both, depending on the location they are stored, to fill the need best for that location. For the same reasons I like Solar Power, I like rechargable, but planning ahead is the key, no matter which road you take.
I'm a fan of headlamps that use an 18650 battery. They can be quite bulky, but when paired with the ability to recharge using micro-usb (which most cell phones use these days), they are extremely convenient and long lasting. Great video!
I'm kind of a flashoholic and I have both kinds of ligths, rechargeable and regular batteries and I like both. I usually use more the rechargeable that I can charge with my battery back up, but just in case I have triple batteries light in case my light goes out and I need more light. Great video.
I have some headlights that I keep working with, that use rechargeable batteries. They are the same size as regular batteries, but I don't have to toss them when they are rundown. I have a potable charger that will charge the batteries during the day.. I just sit the charger out in the sun and when it gets dark I have new batteries in my lamps...
I am a scoutmaster and an outdoorsman. I have used many kinds of flashlights and headlamps over the years and the brand I go with now is Fenix. I use the Fenix HL30 headlamps that take rechargeable AA batteries.
I should also add that I use Duracell AA rechargeable batteries. I use them for all of my Fenix lights and for my Pentax hot shoe flash assembly's and I get great service life from the Duracell rechargeable AA batteries.
I like your podcasts and learn a lot from them. Especially since you’re so willing to share your mistakes. Regarding your headlamps I have a few suggestions not mentioned. Always choose LED over other type lamps. Very efficient and easy on the batteries. Speaking of batteries, I’d always opt for rechargeable lithium ion if you can find headlamps that use them. 16550 lithium ion batteries paired with LED head lamps are an unbeatable combo. The battery is able 30% larger than a AA but has more than twice the power. They recharge in minutes, are very stable in cold and hot weather and don’t have any problem with taking a “set” (not charging to full level. They can be recharged hundreds of times too. I’ve been using a dozen I have for years. I use them almost daily. Thanks again for the great series. I look forward to seeing your updates.
I too like headlamps. I have a Energizer brand one and a Coleman brand one. Nice to have both hands when working on something in the dark. Both of mine take 3 triple A batteries and they seem to last a long time.
Love my Petzl Pixa 3. Not the brightest (by Lumens), but good light pattern(s) and balance between brightness and duration. I only ever buy torches that take AA batteries - like you said, available everywhere. I use Eneloops, but keep a few packs of non rechargeable batteries, just in case I lose power for more than a day or two.
I've got that one with the bats on the straps! It lasts well and the batteries are cheap, but it isn't the brightest. The forerunner of it actually had a really yellow actual ye olde incandescent bulb and 3 leds. Loving your work/vids/lifestyle :)
+Christopher Alsop Oh wow! Pre-LED? Like an old mining headlamp! lol. Lantern battery? Haha! :) Yea the Black Diamond with the batts on the strap is a great unit. Batteries are easy to change, last a long time and good all around unit!
was a blackdiamond fan. hated running through batteries. got the petzl tikka r+. adaptive lighting, red light, recharge battery and when the pack is discharged just plop another charged one in. best lamp I've owned so far. charge last about a week for me. I run it on max brightness for about 1.5 hours a day. love it.
+William Drake got the r+, getting the rxp next $99. should have gotten it to begin with but local store didn't have it. looks like a winner. great channel, keep up the good work.
+William Drake got the r+, getting the rxp next $99. should have gotten it to begin with but local store didn't have it. looks like a winner. great channel, keep up the good work.
+William Drake got the r+, getting the rxp next $99. should have gotten it to begin with but local store didn't have it. looks like a winner. great channel, keep up the good work.
Hi, great Video. I have a good head torch made by a make called Cree. Model number is AGM 1600. Very well made with a normal, super power and strobe. 1600 lumen main beam. I think I got it off Amazon, the only slight convert is it uses 2 batteries (rechargeable) that are not a standard size (18650)
If you think that Black Diamond with the AA battery pack is bulky, take a look at the ThruNite head lamp. It uses an 18650 lithium ion battery right in the light assembly. I have an inexpensive headlamp that is AAA powered, has low and high settings, red light for night vision and a real SOS flashing mode. Most head lamps with flashing or strobe mode just flash at a constant rate. I use mind for camping and it serves my purpose nicely. Of course you forgot to mention the reason to use a head lamp over a flashlight and that is so that you have use of both hands for whatever task you are doing.
Grew up on an unreliable electric grid and we used kerosene lamps as a backup. In fact I still have one in the pantry In case of blizzards and hurricanes. I do like the led lanterns. They last well, aren't a fire hazard and you can hang them up.
I have many items using batteries. I buy rechargable batteries and rotate them. I always have multiple batteries ready to go. I love rechargable batteries. However, I'm not living off the grid like you two, so I will accept your experience.
The downside of rechargeables is that they have only about 80% of the work life. The upside is that they last for decades with no extra fee. They're well worth it. Rechargeables cost 1.5-2x the price of alkalines, but their longer overall lifetimes makes each one at least $20 cheaper than alkalines. I keep both in stock and only buy batteries when they're on exceptional sale in huge packages. (BiMart/Costco/Sams/Target/HD) Everybody: Never EVER buy "heavy duty" batteries. They have about 1/4 the life of an alkaline and won't be worth it, ever.
i bought and use DOLLAR STORE 24 LED units-modified by dremmeling out the miserable 3 "aaa' battery pack -and installing ONE HUGE 18650 cell salvaged from bad notebook battery pack-charged up as required from usb source -so instead of mere HOURS of 'aaa' or 'aa' cells,it lasts MONTHS-before recharging required ~~ -and used double sided tape to onto headband onto back of unit =total cost about $4 -have not "hacked" yet with SPDT centre off miniswitch to chose 0 or 12 or 24 leds
check out the Nitecore HC60. uses 18650 rechargeable battery, can be replaced if needed. USB charge or from and external 12vdc /120vac charger. I have tried a dozen different ones but like this one best for nightly use.
Thanks for the 'head-lights up'. What are you going to do when you can't buy batteries. May be wise to have some rechargeable AA & AAA batteries and a charge station coupled to a portable solar panel.
I use a headlamp on my hardhat at work. I look for AAA headlamps when buying them and use rechargeable batteries. Is there a reason you don't use rechargeables?
I also own 2 Perzl's Dual-Belt models as they are called.. both use 4 C size batteries that fit into a case that attaches to your belt or coat pocket and i run all winter on one set of batteries ...
great video. just wanted to add something about the red light issue...although I dont use it very much either I have noticed that the battery does last longer if you use the red light instead of the normal.
the red light is there so you don't give your position away in certain circumstances like hiding your favorite fishing spot from other fishermen. or just hiding in general.
great video! I also like my petzl for length of light but it fades quick. I want to move to a AA type in order to utilize the new AA usb rechargeable batteries as well as lithium AA's and stuff... I also have a hat with lights built in which is great for a reading type light..but the battery life sucks(watch battery)., I like the fact that it's dual use :) ...it's a great hat to use for camping.
You should check out the Zebra light. There's another comment below about the same brand. It is super bright, lasts a long time, and uses replaceable rechargeable batteries. I ordered my light with a yellow LED which provides a closer to true color rendition. Between my son and I, we probably have around 20 higher end flashlights. This is by far my favorite light, and the only light that both he and I own. If I could have only one flashlight, this would be it. My light uses one 123a battery, but if you don't mind additional weight, it can be ordered in an 18650 version. I like the lighter version. Clipped on my hat, or strapped around my head, when camping I forget I have it on. I've found myself several times looking around to see where all the light is coming from and realize it's coming from me! Problem is, once you use this light, no other headlamp will do.
Just a thought, if you bought several sets of rechargeable batteries, then you could have 1 charging and 2 or 3 sets ready and 1 in the headlamps. Pricey I know, but the savings long term would be substantial.
+rambo lambo Raver glow sticks aren't an off grid essential. They're a LIFE ESSENTIAL! No one ever said "I hate glow sticks!" They're a happy little toy. Can even be helpful when trying to find the bathrooms while camping! Hah. Once spray painted golf balls with glow in the dark paint, blasted them with a flashlight and then hit them. Pretty fun....
can't keep them all over my place because I have to buy them... that said, good video. I look for 18650 and lately USB because of all of the rechargeable bulk batteries I have
If your looking at all options or run into a lack of watch batteries issue, crack open a AA battery. Inside will be 6-8 watch batteries. Cost saving or good for emergencies.
Might I suggest smd strip lights for indoors, very cheap with led drivers (12V) for $3. Outdoors I use 10 Watt led floodlight li-ion with 2 18650 cells that last 4 hours, about $25 on amazon. Most used is my 128 smd led tube, with a runtime of 4 hours. A power bank at 4,400 mA is under $10 here, it has 2 x 18760 cells and can charge any USB device like a headlamp. House is full of 10 Watt LED lamps cool/warm white. Get a box of 20 el cheapo solar garden lights for use indoors as nightlights, mine cot $20.
you guys should check out 18650 based headlamps. they have a few that have infinitely variable brightness and red green blue leds. you can find batteris cheap. And recharge them with solar.
I just have a energizer head lamp. After 8 years it still works and you can put rechargeable AAA in it.I just use a separate charging station that charges 8 batteries at a time and my headlamp (12 dollars) only needs 3 and it lasts on high beam for about 24 hours. for the price and honest lumen count energizer is my headlamp of choice.
wow youtube cut the whole beginning ou I have to start over. I have a energizer headlamp. I've had it for 8 years and it still works great. I use rechargeable or regular AAA batteries I just have to take the batteries out to recharge them on a solar powered battery dock that holds 8 batteries. My light only needs 3.
Leon P 18650's are great! However, I think these guys have a system that is based on spreading lots of lights all over their homestead, and doing that with 18650's would be quite expensive. They are also pretty heavy for headlamps, some are bothered by that. I have a Nitecore HC-90, and I love it, but I just seem to grab my Olight H-15 instead all the time, because it is lighter.
Frontier women are always good looking. Whats with that? So do you find them before you go and talk them into going with you? Or do you meet them in the middle of nowhere? I use the rechargable ones that use the same batteries as my 2 flashlights (3 batteries and 2 batteries). So I keep them all charged and you can buy extras very cheaply. They pump out a ton more wattage. You aught to try one, see if you like it. Very helpful video! thanks!
I wish I can bring my nieces, nephews and grand kids to watch some of yours videos great lessons to be learn, I remember my dad on coming home from work turn all the lights and fans off if no one using them but we never did care but now we do, its not all about money saving.If we don't waste may be someone else might make a good use out of it, Is not that true we take every thing for granted ? Thank you very much for sharing.(I downloaded flash light app on my phone it helps.)
+myjeepzia Excellent point! It as just all too easy to take things for granted. We totally forget to mention the flashlight app! We use ours all the time too. We'll save that for another video! :)
I use headlamps that have the 3 band with the battery compartment on the back of the head. IT uses 2 lithium 18650's that give it 6 hours of light. These are high powered adjustable focus that I tested at looking at objects 500 feet away. I have had many of the aaa ones and they are heavier due to everything being on the front. I do HVAC work so use the batteries up on a long attic job but I keep a few charged batteries handy and just pop those in. The key is these super batteries that are used in the Teslas. They don't discharge in the drawer. This is 2018 and these type of headlamps are probably available in the states now. I got them from China 2 years ago on Aliexpress where equipmnent is 1 to 2 years ahead of being in the states. There are universal chargers that will charge individual cells of NIMH, NIC, and Lithium Ion. These headlamps have a rubber back above the batteries for fast removal and protection. No screws, just pop the rubber, replace cells and good to go. These are massive batteries but small and light. 4500mah and higher. That is like a D alkaline. With lower power Leds they would run for days. Great video and good points. The game changer is these new lithium batteries and the modern chargers. These headlamps come with a charger you can plug to the headlamp but using the chargers where you can just stick a bunch of batteries in and charge overnight is the best way I have found. Keeping them nearby is important as you point out. Looking at fan blades in a housing, down flu pipes, inside ductwork, the focus is useful for me. On your project not very important. I think I will get one with a wide beam. Thanks for creating a great video once again.
If I were going to use rechargeable batteries I would have two or three sets. One thing to consider concerning rechargeable is that because they start with a lower voltage they don't normally last as long as "normal" batteries.
+Chris DIYer Chris you hit the nail on the head... living off the grid means looking at everything in a practical way. For us off grid means SUSTAINABLE. Buying tons battery's isnt a sustainable solution...... It may serve a purpose for preparedness..but not off grid sustainability as you learned years ago. We to buy only rechargeable and have a solar recharger also. Being on a budget also means looking at all alternative methods..LESS purchasing...more frugal ideas!
We have built our own businesses that run online mostly without us although we do need to push them along from time to time. We also have income from the sale of a business back home. More on our income strategy here, and it's not what you might think. We actually work really hard to reduce our need for money all together: purelivingforlife.com/6-ways-we-make-money-online-while-homesteading/
There are decent single 18650 battery operated headlamps. If you want to stick triple AAA ones, switch to Panasonic(Sanyo) Eneloop batteries. Either way avoid single use batteries.
The problem with rechargeable batteries at an off-grid location is 1) it takes HOURS of continuous AC or DC power to recharge them, 2)with all of the headlamps you become a Battery Manager. 3) disposable batteries give you INSTANT renewal just by replacing the dying batteries. You can walk around with 1set of AAA & 1 set AA and you have reliable power for all of them if a set of batteries die. I use rechargeable batteries for everything possible, but I'm on-grid.
Go to Harbor Freight and get a solar security light and use it as a solar charger for your AA batteries. When not using it as a solar battery charger, it can be used as intended as an outdoor security light.
Streamlight " double clutch " headlight usb rechargeable and still takes 3-AAA spot and flood no red light ....and the nitecore " TIP " keychain light kill all other lights I own them both And use the double clutch every day and I used it 30 min ago perfect for light duty lighting
I finally bought the Fenix HL60R 18650 rechargeable battery, and up to 950 lumens. IPX8 water proof and USB rechargeable. Long lasting, and you can pack a few cr123's for backup.
Maybe the red light feature is made to use if your on a bike, nice so car`s don't hit you from behind, also notice some head lamp`s use LED, that will give you more batterie time
+Pure Living for Life Or get them on ebay in bulk packages like this: www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-CR2032-High-Energy-Button-Cell-Lithium-Watch-3V-Battery-50-Pack/361407898633?_trksid=p2045573.c100506.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150817211709%26meid%3D0b35e9475c39443395090eb28a32d392%26pid%3D100506%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26
you can also unravel the bigger sets of batteries and get the smaller watch batteries inside of the foil, all batteries have the small watch batteries inside of them, i have seen it on youtube somewhere
Rechargables certainly aren't as straight forward, but in the long run can save a good chunk of change and give you some options. But you should never get a lamp with proprietary batteries, because that manufacturer is counting on a quick failure and customers coming back for more lamps.
My Petzl Tikka RXP has 3 levels on constant lighting, 3 levels of reactive lighting (it will give however much light you need depending on what your looking at. If you look down at a piece of paper, it automatically dims so you don't blind yourself), red constant and red flashing. It is rechargeable and yes, you do know how much power you have. It will show green, orange, or red so you know when it needs to be charged. Can't recharge it right now? Easy. Just pop on a different rechargeable battery OR a pack the same size with 3 AAA batteries. It has flood, spotlight, both.. I work outdoors at night and hike at night. I have never used a better light. You should do more research before you put down rechargeable lights. I only have to charge this thing once a week and I have a backup rechargeable battery I can pop in at a moments notice. You can charge extra batteries by themselves or while they're on the light.body. You can also plug it into your computer and change the settings on it to fit your needs. Best money I ever spent.
+Tyrone Walker It's not our favorite after a year... we both have black diamonds with battery packs. Bright AND lasts a long time! The vitchelo started crapping out on us after an hour or so, even with new batteries.
I like the lithium ion 18650 type rechargeable batteries. They can be recharged hundreds of times. These are the same type of cells used in laptop battery packs and the better types of cordless tools. Each cell is nominally 3.7 volts. My LED hand torches, headlamps, camp lanterns, weapon lights, UV and Infrared torches, and high powered laser pointers all use these same 18650 batteries. I have bought some 18650 cells for as low as $1.25 each with free shipping direct from overseas vendors. They store well and keep their charge a long time. I have dozens of spare batteries and change them out just like you would the disposable types, except after they are used they get recharged and returned to the box of spares waiting to be used again. My headlamps all use 2 of these batteries in parallel (could use just 1, but lasts longer with 2). I can change them for fresh ones, or plug in one of the small included (120 volts ac, or 12 volts dc car lighter plug) chargers into the battery cases and charge them while in the headlamp. I like them, but some people say they are too bright.. If I use them indoors, I just shine them at the ceiling which lights up the whole room. Great for bringing in firewood after dark, leaves hands free for wood carrying.
+Pure Living for Life I agree with him about 18650 lights but don't get cheap 18650s! Their specs are usually false and can be very dangerous. Stay clear from any 18650 that has "fire" in the brand name. Good batteries range from 8-11$ but can be charged 300-600 times. Ncr18650b are a good starting point. You can also buy very inexpensive head lamps for close 12bucks that produce 1000 Lumens But quality isn't so great. I'd say look into nitecore or thrunite. Might even want to email thrunite for a sample they love sending people their products to test.
If you get near one check the junk tool section at a dollar tree they have these portable phone chargers that take 2 AA batteries for use as an emergency use phone charger, i bought like 12 of em, you can keep one of those around as a way to charge a rechargeable headlamp too. You can use rechargeable AA batts and usb charge them with it, I actually got really bored and rewired one to take 2 AA style lithium ion batteries regular AA is 1.5 volts i ran em series with two 3.6 volt lithium ions last 3-5 times as long and charges faster, i can also charge the altered dollar tree portable charger from any usb and carry extra lithium ion batteries now and charge em too, i have put it in my pocket and plugged it into my usb lithium ion rechargeable headlamp as well...
+Pure Living for Life sometimes in a car lighter or 2 my inverters have a usb port I do charge it a lot from a mobile office that has 3 rv batteries a few different inverters and a mppt charge controller and 2 240 solarworld panels, im urban homesteading kinda lol not really it is a office but it is off grid.
In my experience, rechargeable AA last 10x longer than over-the-counter Duracell. I always have a charger plugged in and charging, also I have 6-8 batteries ready to go(already charged).
Flashlights and headlamps disappear at my place. They migrate down the trail to the car, the neighbors house, get put in raincoat pockets, fall behind the bed, etc so I hate to spend very much money on them. I like the 9 LED, 3 AAA mini flashlights that you can get in a two pack for $3 or five pack for $8 with batteries. That way I always have a dozen of them in reserve...I'll issue one to everybody when we have guests so everybody can find the outhouse. I'll have one in each of my pockets. I do have a couple headlamps for when both hands are needed but they aren't the expensive backpacking ones. Losing or breaking $100 worth of headlamps a year would ruin any economy. I stick to cheaper lighting. But most of the time I use the kerosene barn lantern when I have things to do outside after dark. Carry it, set in where needed, hang it from a ladder, or one of the lamp hooks on the cabin or the shed, lights up more work space no batteries to fuss with. Won't get lost behind the bed. Light for days with a cup of fuel. My favorite lamp has been doing its job for 50 years (the first 42 in my father inlaws barn.)
I have not found any heavy headlamps comfortable, those third strap rigs pull funny and don't stay on my forehead. I have a couple cheap little Energizer headlamps that we put rechargeable AAAs in. I use one every night for barn chores, and recharge once a week. We keep them by the door next to the coats and gloves. Having something in the car emergency gear with an alkaline battery (that will stay charged in storage better than rechargeables) would be a good idea.
I know, it bothers me more than it should - but at 10:58 you forgot to put the subscribe button in the video. ;) Great videos by the way. One day - when we don't need kindergardens and schools anymore - we will try living like you for a while. Sounds exciting. Cheers!
+mi_ Are you watching on mobile? Unfortunately the subscribe button only shows on desktop and when you're on RUclips. Everywhere else it doesn't show. Sad face... :(
+Pure Living for Life Nope, I am sitting at my Desk, supposedly working, but still no subscribe button. Don't worry - I have subscribed to your channel a while ago. ;)
Sub button hasn't appeared for 7 or 8 videos so far unless you're talking about the water mark but then you always say it will be on top of something in the video and not in the corner so that doesn't make sense. I'm on a laptop on youtube, should be able to see all the elements in any video.
I use rechargeable batteries all the time, 3 triple aaa last 11 hrs in my headlamps. Damned if I am going to keep buying disposable batteries at that rate. If you buy enough rechargeable batteries, you always have them ready when you need them.
rechargeables are good if using one or two lights every day. for spare lamps i think regular duracells are better. i had bad experience with stashing rechargeables. if i charge them and keep unused for months or years, they drain during that time and will not work when i need them
I saw a guy that bought some of the solar lights that have rechargeable batteries in them. He bought 3 lamps that had removable batteries in it so he could charge his batteries off of those solar lights.
If you haven't looked into it already, you two should check out Panasonic Eneloop rechargeable batteries... They come in different sets and packages, come in AA, AAA, with "spacers" which act as "C" and "D" cell batteries which you put the AA into.. The 2000mah cells can be recharged 2100 times, hold 90% of their charge for the first year, I believe 80% after two years.. There are also Eneloop "Pros" for high discharge devices which are a higher mah, but can only be charged 500 times.. I've been lookin around lately and plan to buy a few sets with chargers to take care of all my battery needs for my flashlights and soon to be headlamps.. Another thing is that using alkalines opens up the possibility of battery leaks when you leave the batteries in whatever you are using.. You don't have to worry about that with rechargeables.. You would be investing a bit initially, but will save you money in the long run on alkalines.. Another suggestion, check out Fenix lights and headlamps if you are looking for powerful lights..
You can keep multiple charged rechargeable batteries as spares. I haven't spent much on batteries now that I have rechargeable AA and AAA. The rechargeable ones are just a little more than regular ones and they're able to be recharged over 500 times usually. There's also the lithium ion 18650 batteries. Those are really nice to have also. I have a 5000 lumen headlamp by boruit. It's pretty good and uses 2 of the 18650 batteries. They also make an adapter that uses 3 AAA batteries in place of an 18605 battery. There's lots of options out there. I wish I had more headlamps like you two do. lol. Great video!!!!
This was a great info vid. I so agree with your final statements, so few people think about keeping things charged until they need them! hahaha. Living where I do in Alaska we have little use for these in the summer, but I keep one in every part of my world for winter use!
One of my most useful tools. Extends the time you can work outside. Like People have said, a couple of packs of rechargeable AAA batteries keep all three of my head lamps ready to go. I have a spare set charged and ready to go if a light starts to get weak. I just use cheap Energizer headlamps. $10 and they come preloaded with a set of Energizer batteries. They worked well enough to build my horse fence and barn mostly in the dark (winter after work).
Ya'll crack me up. I love your sense of humor in all your videos. Personally, we use rechargeable batteries as much as possible, but having standard batteries on hand would definitely be essential. Would not have thought of headlamps as an essential tool but my husband definitely would have! He has flashlights EVERYWHERE. So maybe switching up to gifting a headlamp in his stocking next Christmas is a good idea ;)
good job stashing away headlamps everywhere. I try to do the same thing just because usually when/if the power goes out unexpectedly you need light but you still need your hands. I actually have two in my main edc bag, one is a tiny one that ironically takes a watch battery also and is dim but great for staying low key and one that is ultra bright and has green light and a red light to preserve night vision and can be used with a variety of batteries in case you're in a situation where you need to scaveng for batteries and can't be picky. but for fixed area lighting, like around the house or a camp site, I prefer the light to be capable of being as bright and clear as possible with a powerful beam so I try to make sure that those are always glass lens instead of plastic which can scratch easier and Will get dingy and foggy over time and no matter how powerful it started out being, it just won't be able to throw out the same kind of area flooding light. I'm sure you've experienced and noticed that with cheaper headlamps that use plastic lenses that after a while might still be bright but the light is only effective out to a 1 or 2 foot range instead of 25 of 50 feet. so since you already have a lot of headlamps for backup, maybe you should invest in at least one or 2 headlamps that use Glass lenses instead of plastic. a glass lens in a headlamp would be way more useful for something like when he was cutting wood with a chainsaw at night, which is EXACTLY something I've done several times. Nitecore, Fenix, and Thru-nite all utilize glass in their lenses instead of dingy, foggy plastic, and their cndlpwr or lumens can get up into the 3200 lumen range which would definitely light up an area and be a lot safer for where you are and what you guys are always doing. good luck and BE SAFE ☺👍and yah these new (ish) quick videos are Great, keep making them. ✌
Love the videos..... My wife and I recently bought land in Klamath falls Oregon, and this videos teach us a lot.
+clemente guzman Howdy in Klamath! Love to go caving and rafting in the area. :)
very good tips on the head lamps. The only thing I think you missed is discussing the advantages of water proof or water resistant head lamps. Nothing worse than hiking all day in rain and getting ready to set up camp, and find your head lamp is not working , due to moisture in the battery compartment of burning out the bulb. Thank you two for letting us tag along on your adventures, keep up the good work and cant wait for the next video...
I'd definitely say get a collection of rechargeable batteries going. Unless devices require the higher voltage of alkaline batteries the rechargeable way is the way to go.
+JayXX I totaly agree, and it's hard to believe they don't know about Eneloop rechargeable batteries...
very detailed review! i don't own a head lamp (yet) but this video made me want to go buy one or two or three.....no joke, I plan on doing a lot of camping this year picking up supplies a little at a time, got tent,coolers ect. But no head lamp. if your still reading this thanks for the info!
I had this same dilemma about a year ago, spot? flood? battery type? size? light output? light color? cost? I settled on a zebralight h600f, it uses a single 18650 lithium cell, I bought 3x 3500mah LG cells "for reliability" and an xtar 4 port charger that runs on 12 or 120v. 3 batteries will get me about 8 hours of use. it's settings for brightness range from 2.2 hours of use to 7.2 months lol, in other words, lots to choose from
wow, i'm a bit of a headlight snob myself (have 3 different flavors i use) but I can't believe I spent 12 minutes watching this:). the red led's are awesome for camping but i agree, not real useful around the house.
+William Schwartz Caution: This video will likely cause headlamp guru's to twitch and squirm. There, you've been warned! Haha! Thanks for watching. :)
The negative he told about in the video on rechargeable going out in the dark, can be overcome by having a USB power pack with you.
1st; "It", take up no more space then does the batteries he showed us.
2nd: you can even be creative, and charge the Power Packs with cheap, USB solar chargers, or just plug them into the car DC adapter plug.
He showed how he stashed the lights all over the place. I do the same thing with the USB power packs. If you keep your eyes open, you can pick the good ones (the 18650) from as little as a few buck, & they can be recharged over & over, unlike the old rechargeable batteries of the past.
To me, this is a win win unless you can never remember to do the charging, in which case, you may never remember to pick up new batteries, leaving you without power each way.
I am not saying I don't use batteries, because I have a mix of both, depending on the location they are stored, to fill the need best for that location. For the same reasons I like Solar Power, I like rechargable, but planning ahead is the key, no matter which road you take.
I'm a fan of headlamps that use an 18650 battery. They can be quite bulky, but when paired with the ability to recharge using micro-usb (which most cell phones use these days), they are extremely convenient and long lasting. Great video!
+illyounotme Absolutely true. I tend to buy stuff on Amazon, so they're all the same to me!
I love the bench your sitting on. And yes headlamps rock, thumbs up
I'm kind of a flashoholic and I have both kinds of ligths, rechargeable and regular batteries and I like both. I usually use more the rechargeable that I can charge with my battery back up, but just in case I have triple batteries light in case my light goes out and I need more light. Great video.
Thanks for shedding some light on the subject...:-)))....thumbs up
I have some headlights that I keep working with, that use
rechargeable batteries.
They are the same size as regular batteries, but I don't have to toss them when
they are rundown. I have a potable charger that will charge the batteries
during the day.. I just sit the charger out in the sun and when it gets dark I
have new batteries in my lamps...
I am a scoutmaster and an outdoorsman. I have used many kinds of flashlights and headlamps over the years and the brand I go with now is Fenix. I use the Fenix HL30 headlamps that take rechargeable AA batteries.
I should also add that I use Duracell AA rechargeable batteries. I use them for all of my Fenix lights and for my Pentax hot shoe flash assembly's and I get great service life from the Duracell rechargeable AA batteries.
I like your podcasts and learn a lot from them. Especially since you’re so willing to share your mistakes. Regarding your headlamps I have a few suggestions not mentioned. Always choose LED over other type lamps. Very efficient and easy on the batteries. Speaking of batteries, I’d always opt for rechargeable lithium ion if you can find headlamps that use them. 16550 lithium ion batteries paired with LED head lamps are an unbeatable combo. The battery is able 30% larger than a AA but has more than twice the power. They recharge in minutes, are very stable in cold and hot weather and don’t have any problem with taking a “set” (not charging to full level. They can be recharged hundreds of times too. I’ve been using a dozen I have for years. I use them almost daily.
Thanks again for the great series. I look forward to seeing your updates.
My mistake on 16550. What I use are 18650 series. More current at 3600maH than AA and higher voltage.
I too like headlamps. I have a Energizer brand one and a Coleman brand one. Nice to have both hands when working on something in the dark. Both of mine take 3 triple A batteries and they seem to last a long time.
I'm on the grid and I liked this video.
+Dwayne Dixon Howdy to the on-grid folks! :) Turn some lights on for us would ya? And long hot showers too aye? haha
cool and very informative video that can help users choose the best headlamp for their specific needs
Love my Petzl Pixa 3. Not the brightest (by Lumens), but good light pattern(s) and balance between brightness and duration. I only ever buy torches that take AA batteries - like you said, available everywhere. I use Eneloops, but keep a few packs of non rechargeable batteries, just in case I lose power for more than a day or two.
Good stuff ..... I like your progress and determination !
Stay Safe !
I've got that one with the bats on the straps! It lasts well and the batteries are cheap, but it isn't the brightest. The forerunner of it actually had a really yellow actual ye olde incandescent bulb and 3 leds. Loving your work/vids/lifestyle :)
+Christopher Alsop Oh wow! Pre-LED? Like an old mining headlamp! lol. Lantern battery? Haha! :) Yea the Black Diamond with the batts on the strap is a great unit. Batteries are easy to change, last a long time and good all around unit!
Thanks for the info.
Love the idea of this series of videos. Critical tools!
+Carson Jensen Awesome. We have a few ideas. Open to more if you have any suggestions :)
was a blackdiamond fan. hated running through batteries. got the petzl tikka r+. adaptive lighting, red light, recharge battery and when the pack is discharged just plop another charged one in. best lamp I've owned so far. charge last about a week for me. I run it on max brightness for about 1.5 hours a day. love it.
+William Drake Adaptive lighting? Now you're talking my language! Gotta look into that. Guessing it senses light levels and adjusts automatically?
+Pure Living for Life yeps little sensor on it. petzl has three different models with it. 170, 215, and 500+ lumens.
+William Drake got the r+, getting the rxp next $99. should have gotten it to begin with but local store didn't have it. looks like a winner. great channel, keep up the good work.
+William Drake got the r+, getting the rxp next $99. should have gotten it to begin with but local store didn't have it. looks like a winner. great channel, keep up the good work.
+William Drake got the r+, getting the rxp next $99. should have gotten it to begin with but local store didn't have it. looks like a winner. great channel, keep up the good work.
Hi, great Video. I have a good head torch made by a make called Cree. Model number is AGM 1600. Very well made with a normal, super power and strobe. 1600 lumen main beam. I think I got it off Amazon, the only slight convert is it uses 2 batteries (rechargeable) that are not a standard size (18650)
If you think that Black Diamond with the AA battery pack is bulky, take a look at the ThruNite head lamp. It uses an 18650 lithium ion battery right in the light assembly. I have an inexpensive headlamp that is AAA powered, has low and high settings, red light for night vision and a real SOS flashing mode. Most head lamps with flashing or strobe mode just flash at a constant rate. I use mind for camping and it serves my purpose nicely.
Of course you forgot to mention the reason to use a head lamp over a flashlight and that is so that you have use of both hands for whatever task you are doing.
Headlamps are a must for camping with kids and changing night time diapers.
+Delectable Mountains That all sounds terrible in the dark! Headlamps for the win!
Grew up on an unreliable electric grid and we used kerosene lamps as a backup. In fact I still have one in the pantry In case of blizzards and hurricanes. I do like the led lanterns. They last well, aren't a fire hazard and you can hang them up.
excellent round up . very informative . thanks .
+Colin Tonkasdad You're welcome Colin! Thanks for watching!
I have many items using batteries. I buy rechargable batteries and rotate them. I always have multiple batteries ready to go. I love rechargable batteries. However, I'm not living off the grid like you two, so I will accept your experience.
The downside of rechargeables is that they have only about 80% of the work life. The upside is that they last for decades with no extra fee. They're well worth it. Rechargeables cost 1.5-2x the price of alkalines, but their longer overall lifetimes makes each one at least $20 cheaper than alkalines. I keep both in stock and only buy batteries when they're on exceptional sale in huge packages. (BiMart/Costco/Sams/Target/HD) Everybody: Never EVER buy "heavy duty" batteries. They have about 1/4 the life of an alkaline and won't be worth it, ever.
I agree with everything you say on this clip... Ya i live by headlamps .. Perzl and Princeton-Tec are the ones winter after winter...
i bought and use DOLLAR STORE 24 LED units-modified by dremmeling out the miserable 3 "aaa' battery pack
-and installing ONE HUGE 18650 cell salvaged from bad notebook battery pack-charged up as required from usb source
-so instead of mere HOURS of 'aaa' or 'aa' cells,it lasts MONTHS-before recharging required ~~
-and used double sided tape to onto headband onto back of unit
=total cost about $4
-have not "hacked" yet with SPDT centre off miniswitch to chose 0 or 12 or 24 leds
Thank you for the advice. I bought the headlamp you recommend in the description.
you two look so good together. ..
A great headlamp choice is a Fenix HL23. Runs on 1 AA, 3 modes, nice and light,.. simple and reliable.
I've always loved headlamps because I work with my hands. Covering spot v flood was good. Savvy peoples!
check out the Nitecore HC60. uses 18650 rechargeable battery, can be replaced if needed. USB charge or from and external 12vdc /120vac charger. I have tried a dozen different ones but like this one best for nightly use.
Thanks for the 'head-lights up'. What are you going to do when you can't buy batteries. May be wise to have some rechargeable AA & AAA batteries and a charge station coupled to a portable solar panel.
I use a headlamp on my hardhat at work. I look for AAA headlamps when buying them and use rechargeable batteries. Is there a reason you don't use rechargeables?
I also own 2 Perzl's Dual-Belt models as they are called.. both use 4 C size batteries that fit into a case that attaches to your belt or coat pocket and i run all winter on one set of batteries ...
Im a fan of the Petzl System, I can use the core battery pack and for the added safety I have batterys with me.
great video. just wanted to add something about the red light issue...although I dont use it very much either I have noticed that the battery does last longer if you use the red light instead of the normal.
the red light is there so you don't give your position away in certain circumstances like hiding your favorite fishing spot from other fishermen. or just hiding in general.
great video! I also like my petzl for length of light but it fades quick. I want to move to a AA type in order to utilize the new AA usb rechargeable batteries as well as lithium AA's and stuff...
I also have a hat with lights built in which is great for a reading type light..but the battery life sucks(watch battery)., I like the fact that it's dual use :) ...it's a great hat to use for camping.
You should check out the Zebra light. There's another comment below about the same brand. It is super bright, lasts a long time, and uses replaceable rechargeable batteries. I ordered my light with a yellow LED which provides a closer to true color rendition. Between my son and I, we probably have around 20 higher end flashlights. This is by far my favorite light, and the only light that both he and I own. If I could have only one flashlight, this would be it. My light uses one 123a battery, but if you don't mind additional weight, it can be ordered in an 18650 version. I like the lighter version. Clipped on my hat, or strapped around my head, when camping I forget I have it on. I've found myself several times looking around to see where all the light is coming from and realize it's coming from me! Problem is, once you use this light, no other headlamp will do.
good review , need to get myself a headlamp soon , rechargable batteries would be the way Id go !
+Balvi small farm Homestead Sure thing! Can't be mad that we have so many options and can have one of each!
Just a thought, if you bought several sets of rechargeable batteries, then you could have 1 charging and 2 or 3 sets ready and 1 in the headlamps. Pricey I know, but the savings long term would be substantial.
😊 "shed some light"
Led lenser H7R.2 hands down the best headlamp I've ever used.
Soo enlightening ,no more solar light`s duct-taped to my football helmet. Raver glow sticks work well....
+rambo lambo Raver glow sticks aren't an off grid essential. They're a LIFE ESSENTIAL! No one ever said "I hate glow sticks!" They're a happy little toy. Can even be helpful when trying to find the bathrooms while camping! Hah. Once spray painted golf balls with glow in the dark paint, blasted them with a flashlight and then hit them. Pretty fun....
can't keep them all over my place because I have to buy them... that said, good video. I look for 18650 and lately USB because of all of the rechargeable bulk batteries I have
If your looking at all options or run into a lack of watch batteries issue, crack open a AA battery. Inside will be 6-8 watch batteries. Cost saving or good for emergencies.
Thank you for review
headlamps and flashlights are always good to have regardless where you live.
actually a very good video
Might I suggest smd strip lights for indoors, very cheap with led drivers (12V) for $3.
Outdoors I use 10 Watt led floodlight li-ion with 2 18650 cells that last 4 hours, about $25 on amazon.
Most used is my 128 smd led tube, with a runtime of 4 hours.
A power bank at 4,400 mA is under $10 here, it has 2 x 18760 cells and can charge any USB device like a headlamp.
House is full of 10 Watt LED lamps cool/warm white.
Get a box of 20 el cheapo solar garden lights for use indoors as nightlights, mine cot $20.
@pure living for life have you guys liked at the Fenix lights? They have a few that recharge using micro USB.. you could stop going through batteries
you guys should check out 18650 based headlamps. they have a few that have infinitely variable brightness and red green blue leds. you can find batteris cheap. And recharge them with solar.
I enjoy your guyses videos have you guys tried Energizer lithium batteries they are very powerful and they last super long
and their headlamps are awsome.
You forgot to mention 18650 headlamps, are the best and brightest and you can recharge them
I just have a energizer head lamp. After 8 years it still works and you can put rechargeable AAA in it.I just use a separate charging station that charges 8 batteries at a time and my headlamp (12 dollars) only needs 3 and it lasts on high beam for about 24 hours. for the price and honest lumen count energizer is my headlamp of choice.
wow youtube cut the whole beginning ou I have to start over. I have a energizer headlamp. I've had it for 8 years and it still works great. I use rechargeable or regular AAA batteries I just have to take the batteries out to recharge them on a solar powered battery dock that holds 8 batteries. My light only needs 3.
Leon P 18650's are great! However, I think these guys have a system that is based on spreading lots of lights all over their homestead, and doing that with 18650's would be quite expensive. They are also pretty heavy for headlamps, some are bothered by that. I have a Nitecore HC-90, and I love it, but I just seem to grab my Olight H-15 instead all the time, because it is lighter.
Archigeist while it is more expensive at the get go.. just makes you wonder how many batteries do they go through? Gets pretty spendy quick
Daniel Tarver Yeah, 18650 is probably the most economical solution long term, or alternatively eneloop aa and aaa rechargeables.
Btw that bench is very nice
Frontier women are always good looking. Whats with that? So do you find them before you go and talk them into going with you? Or do you meet them in the middle of nowhere?
I use the rechargable ones that use the same batteries as my 2 flashlights (3 batteries and 2 batteries). So I keep them all charged and you can buy extras very cheaply. They pump out a ton more wattage. You aught to try one, see if you like it.
Very helpful video! thanks!
I wish I can bring my nieces, nephews and grand kids to watch some of yours videos great lessons to be learn, I remember my dad on coming home from work turn all the lights and fans off if no one using them but we never did care but now we do, its not all about money saving.If we don't waste may be someone else might make a good use out of it, Is not that true we take every thing for granted ? Thank you very much for sharing.(I downloaded flash light app on my phone it helps.)
+myjeepzia Excellent point! It as just all too easy to take things for granted. We totally forget to mention the flashlight app! We use ours all the time too. We'll save that for another video! :)
I use headlamps that have the 3 band with the battery compartment on the back of the head. IT uses 2 lithium 18650's that give it 6 hours of light. These are high powered adjustable focus that I tested at looking at objects 500 feet away. I have had many of the aaa ones and they are heavier due to everything being on the front. I do HVAC work so use the batteries up on a long attic job but I keep a few charged batteries handy and just pop those in. The key is these super batteries that are used in the Teslas. They don't discharge in the drawer. This is 2018 and these type of headlamps are probably available in the states now. I got them from China 2 years ago on Aliexpress where equipmnent is 1 to 2 years ahead of being in the states. There are universal chargers that will charge individual cells of NIMH, NIC, and Lithium Ion. These headlamps have a rubber back above the batteries for fast removal and protection. No screws, just pop the rubber, replace cells and good to go. These are massive batteries but small and light. 4500mah and higher. That is like a D alkaline. With lower power Leds they would run for days. Great video and good points. The game changer is these new lithium batteries and the modern chargers. These headlamps come with a charger you can plug to the headlamp but using the chargers where you can just stick a bunch of batteries in and charge overnight is the best way I have found. Keeping them nearby is important as you point out. Looking at fan blades in a housing, down flu pipes, inside ductwork, the focus is useful for me. On your project not very important. I think I will get one with a wide beam. Thanks for creating a great video once again.
If I were going to use rechargeable batteries I would have two or three sets. One thing to consider concerning rechargeable is that because they start with a lower voltage they don't normally last as long as "normal" batteries.
Hmmm. Used battery operated head lamps for years...not anymore. USB rechargeable is the way to go and many who live off grid love them.
+Chris DIYer - This was a question I was going to ask. Does Amazon or retailers have these available?
Amazon has the Foxelli 280-lumen USB headlamp...$29.97. Best headlamp I have ever owned and a lot of my subs and off-grid friends love them.
+Chris DIYer how long does your battery typically last? I think that was their main concern/negative about them.
All night long.
+Chris DIYer Chris you hit the nail on the head... living off the grid means looking at everything in a practical way. For us off grid means SUSTAINABLE. Buying tons battery's isnt a sustainable solution...... It may serve a purpose for preparedness..but not off grid sustainability as you learned years ago.
We to buy only rechargeable and have a solar recharger also. Being on a budget also means looking at all alternative methods..LESS purchasing...more frugal ideas!
Do you guys work or own a business? Sorry for a silly question. Just wandering how you keep up with every day costs?
We have built our own businesses that run online mostly without us although we do need to push them along from time to time. We also have income from the sale of a business back home. More on our income strategy here, and it's not what you might think. We actually work really hard to reduce our need for money all together: purelivingforlife.com/6-ways-we-make-money-online-while-homesteading/
There are decent single 18650 battery operated headlamps. If you want to stick triple AAA ones, switch to Panasonic(Sanyo) Eneloop batteries. Either way avoid single use batteries.
Thank you for the video that was good. :)
The problem with rechargeable batteries at an off-grid location is 1) it takes HOURS of continuous AC or DC power to recharge them, 2)with all of the headlamps you become a Battery Manager. 3) disposable batteries give you INSTANT renewal just by replacing the dying batteries. You can walk around with 1set of AAA & 1 set AA and you have reliable power for all of them if a set of batteries die.
I use rechargeable batteries for everything possible, but I'm on-grid.
when i was at borneo jungle in 1980s.carbide headlamp is the brightest
Go to Harbor Freight and get a solar security light and use it as a solar charger for your AA batteries. When not using it as a solar battery charger, it can be used as intended as an outdoor security light.
U all rock keep going on
Streamlight " double clutch " headlight usb rechargeable and still takes 3-AAA spot and flood no red light ....and the nitecore " TIP " keychain light kill all other lights I own them both And use the double clutch every day and I used it 30 min ago perfect for light duty lighting
a very great video
I finally bought the Fenix HL60R 18650 rechargeable battery, and up to 950 lumens. IPX8 water proof and USB rechargeable. Long lasting, and you can pack a few cr123's for backup.
spikekrossa do you like it?
Best headlamp I have ever owned!!!!
Maybe the red light feature is made to use if your on a bike, nice so car`s don't hit you from behind, also notice some head lamp`s use LED, that will give you more batterie time
This is probably the best light i have seen but at 90 bucks it maybe out of reach for most. Led Lenser SEO7R Rechargeable Headlamp
If your headland takes the 2032 watch style battery, you can pick up a pack of 2 at the Dollar Tree for $1. Cheap enough to store several.
+Addicted Prepper eggzelent tip!!
+Pure Living for Life Or get them on ebay in bulk packages like this: www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-CR2032-High-Energy-Button-Cell-Lithium-Watch-3V-Battery-50-Pack/361407898633?_trksid=p2045573.c100506.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150817211709%26meid%3D0b35e9475c39443395090eb28a32d392%26pid%3D100506%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26
you can also unravel the bigger sets of batteries and get the smaller watch batteries inside of the foil, all batteries have the small watch batteries inside of them, i have seen it on youtube somewhere
mastersergant128 incorrect sir.
Rechargables certainly aren't as straight forward, but in the long run can save a good chunk of change and give you some options.
But you should never get a lamp with proprietary batteries, because that manufacturer is counting on a quick failure and customers coming back for more lamps.
try enveloop batterys i have about 40 in my house clocks ,flashlights ,cameras etc.
My Petzl Tikka RXP has 3 levels on constant lighting, 3 levels of reactive lighting (it will give however much light you need depending on what your looking at. If you look down at a piece of paper, it automatically dims so you don't blind yourself), red constant and red flashing. It is rechargeable and yes, you do know how much power you have. It will show green, orange, or red so you know when it needs to be charged. Can't recharge it right now? Easy. Just pop on a different rechargeable battery OR a pack the same size with 3 AAA batteries. It has flood, spotlight, both.. I work outdoors at night and hike at night. I have never used a better light. You should do more research before you put down rechargeable lights. I only have to charge this thing once a week and I have a backup rechargeable battery I can pop in at a moments notice. You can charge extra batteries by themselves or while they're on the light.body. You can also plug it into your computer and change the settings on it to fit your needs. Best money I ever spent.
Like to get a Vichelo, how is it holding up in the backwoods?
+Tyrone Walker It's not our favorite after a year... we both have black diamonds with battery packs. Bright AND lasts a long time! The vitchelo started crapping out on us after an hour or so, even with new batteries.
I like the lithium ion 18650 type rechargeable batteries. They can be recharged hundreds of times. These are the same type of cells used in laptop battery packs and the better types of cordless tools. Each cell is nominally 3.7 volts. My LED hand torches, headlamps, camp lanterns, weapon lights, UV and Infrared torches, and high powered laser pointers all use these same 18650 batteries. I have bought some 18650 cells for as low as $1.25 each with free shipping direct from overseas vendors. They store well and keep their charge a long time. I have dozens of spare batteries and change them out just like you would the disposable types, except after they are used they get recharged and returned to the box of spares waiting to be used again. My headlamps all use 2 of these batteries in parallel (could use just 1, but lasts longer with 2). I can change them for fresh ones, or plug in one of the small included (120 volts ac, or 12 volts dc car lighter plug) chargers into the battery cases and charge them while in the headlamp. I like them, but some people say they are too bright.. If I use them indoors, I just shine them at the ceiling which lights up the whole room. Great for bringing in firewood after dark, leaves hands free for wood carrying.
+practicalman45 Thanks for the tips! We'll check into those!
+Pure Living for Life I agree with him about 18650 lights but don't get cheap 18650s! Their specs are usually false and can be very dangerous. Stay clear from any 18650 that has "fire" in the brand name. Good batteries range from 8-11$ but can be charged 300-600 times. Ncr18650b are a good starting point. You can also buy very inexpensive head lamps for close 12bucks that produce 1000 Lumens But quality isn't so great. I'd say look into nitecore or thrunite. Might even want to email thrunite for a sample they love sending people their products to test.
so whats the best headlamp for night running?
If you get near one check the junk tool section at a dollar tree they have these portable phone chargers that take 2 AA batteries for use as an emergency use phone charger, i bought like 12 of em, you can keep one of those around as a way to charge a rechargeable headlamp too. You can use rechargeable AA batts and usb charge them with it, I actually got really bored and rewired one to take 2 AA style lithium ion batteries regular AA is 1.5 volts i ran em series with two 3.6 volt lithium ions last 3-5 times as long and charges faster, i can also charge the altered dollar tree portable charger from any usb and carry extra lithium ion batteries now and charge em too, i have put it in my pocket and plugged it into my usb lithium ion rechargeable headlamp as well...
+jbdank2012 Sounds like a great setup! How do you charge all that stuff? Have a solar setup or ?
+Pure Living for Life sometimes in a car lighter or 2 my inverters have a usb port I do charge it a lot from a mobile office that has 3 rv batteries a few different inverters and a mppt charge controller and 2 240 solarworld panels, im urban homesteading kinda lol not really it is a office but it is off grid.
+jbdank2012 I will be adding more videos how i built my solar setup plus other things, feel free to subscribe people.
Hi can yous rechargeable batteries ???????????? good job.
In my experience, rechargeable AA last 10x longer than over-the-counter Duracell. I always have a charger plugged in and charging, also I have 6-8 batteries ready to go(already charged).
+gringogallego So you're not off grid then? ;) Gotta think about the topic here. It's not headlamps, it's off grid headlamps. BIG difference.
So you don't run a generator for anything or have a small solar panel for any kind of electricity what so ever?
Flashlights and headlamps disappear at my place. They migrate down the trail to the car, the neighbors house, get put in raincoat pockets, fall behind the bed, etc so I hate to spend very much money on them. I like the 9 LED, 3 AAA mini flashlights that you can get in a two pack for $3 or five pack for $8 with batteries. That way I always have a dozen of them in reserve...I'll issue one to everybody when we have guests so everybody can find the outhouse. I'll have one in each of my pockets.
I do have a couple headlamps for when both hands are needed but they aren't the expensive backpacking ones. Losing or breaking $100 worth of headlamps a year would ruin any economy. I stick to cheaper lighting.
But most of the time I use the kerosene barn lantern when I have things to do outside after dark. Carry it, set in where needed, hang it from a ladder, or one of the lamp hooks on the cabin or the shed, lights up more work space no batteries to fuss with. Won't get lost behind the bed. Light for days with a cup of fuel. My favorite lamp has been doing its job for 50 years (the first 42 in my father inlaws barn.)
I think yall should check out 18650 rechargeable battery headlight
what about the color temperature? didn't discuss that
ANCHEER 5000LM Cree XM L 3 x T6 LED Headlight is really good
I have not found any heavy headlamps comfortable, those third strap rigs pull funny and don't stay on my forehead. I have a couple cheap little Energizer headlamps that we put rechargeable AAAs in. I use one every night for barn chores, and recharge once a week. We keep them by the door next to the coats and gloves. Having something in the car emergency gear with an alkaline battery (that will stay charged in storage better than rechargeables) would be a good idea.
I know, it bothers me more than it should - but at 10:58 you forgot to put the subscribe button in the video. ;)
Great videos by the way. One day - when we don't need kindergardens and schools anymore - we will try living like you for a while. Sounds exciting.
Cheers!
+mi_ Are you watching on mobile? Unfortunately the subscribe button only shows on desktop and when you're on RUclips. Everywhere else it doesn't show. Sad face... :(
+Pure Living for Life Nope, I am sitting at my Desk, supposedly working, but still no subscribe button. Don't worry - I have subscribed to your channel a while ago. ;)
Sub button hasn't appeared for 7 or 8 videos so far unless you're talking about the water mark but then you always say it will be on top of something in the video and not in the corner so that doesn't make sense. I'm on a laptop on youtube, should be able to see all the elements in any video.
I use rechargeable batteries all the time, 3 triple aaa last 11 hrs in my headlamps. Damned if I am going to keep buying disposable batteries at that rate. If you buy enough rechargeable batteries, you always have them ready when you need them.
rechargeables are good if using one or two lights every day. for spare lamps i think regular duracells are better. i had bad experience with stashing rechargeables. if i charge them and keep unused for months or years, they drain during that time and will not work when i need them
I saw a guy that bought some of the solar lights that have rechargeable batteries in them. He bought 3 lamps that had removable batteries in it so he could charge his batteries off of those solar lights.